Plano ISD currently offers computer science courses in all high schools and senior high schools.  Students in our high school computer science courses learn Java or JavaScript programming languages.  Students in our computer science courses build the following 21st-century skills.

• Ability to communicate concisely
• Ability to learn
• Accepting of change
• Adaptable
• Analyze, Apply, and Draw Conclusions From Research
• Ask for and accept help
• Be creative
• Be open-minded
• Collaborate with others
• Compromise and be flexible
• Connect with diverse individuals
• Cope with uncertainty
• Develop interpersonal communication skills
• Exemplify time management
• Follow instructions
• Identify and locate relevant information
• Make connections to industry
• Make decisions
• Manage knowledge
• Own mistakes
• Receive feedback
• Resolve conflict
• Respectful of diversity
• Self-aware
• Show initiative
• Show patience
• Speak publicly